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HB0091

Changes to Eminent Domain for Energy Systems

Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes the ability of non-public utility companies to use eminent domain for building electric generation collector systems and sets new rules for existing easements and notice requirements.

What it does

  • Removes the right of non-public utilities to take private land through eminent domain for electric generation collector systems.
  • Requires entities planning to condemn property to notify local government bodies before starting a condemnation action.

Who it affects

  • Non-public utility companies planning to build electric generation collector systems
  • Local government bodies in counties or cities where condemnation actions may occur

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the session.
  • It applies only to actions initiated on or after July 1, 2025, if it were to become law.
  • Existing contracts are not affected by this legislation.

Plain language

Terms to know

Eminent domain
The power of the government to take private property for public use, with compensation.
Collector systems
Infrastructure like conductors and towers used to deliver electricity from wind farms up to substations or interconnection facilities.

Official record

Sources

Source checked
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 11, 6:25 PM

Lee Filer

R · H44

Voted No

Why they voted this way

He highlights that restricting power infrastructure development could hurt the state's ability to attract large industries, such as data centers, which rely on cold weather and cheap electricity.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:21:36 Watch the statement

J.T. Larson

R · H17

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment but urges caution on the bill itself, stating it is littered with problems regarding how easements are handled.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:01 Watch the statement

Bob Nicholas

R · H07

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges members to vote against the bill regardless of the amendment, arguing that expanding restrictions from wind corridors to all energy sources statewide is detrimental.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:30:01 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Failed 27-33-2-0-02025-01-21 · House27 yes 33 no
Yes
27
No
33
Absent
0
Excused
2
Conflict
0

Yes 27

Ann LucasR · H43Bill AllemandR · H58Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Dalton BanksR · H26Darin McCannR · H48Gary BrownR · H41Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joel GuggenmosR · H55Joe WebbR · H19John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Laurie BrattenR · H51Marlene BradyR · H60Mike SchmidR · H20Paul HoeftR · H25Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Tom KellyR · H30Tony LockeR · H35

No 33

Abby AngelosR · H03Andrew ByronR · H22Art WashutR · H36Bob DavisR · H47Bob NicholasR · H07Chip NeimanR · H01Cody WylieR · H39Daniel SinghR · H61Elissa CampbellR · H56Ivan PoseyD · H33Jacob WasserburgerR · H11JD WilliamsR · H02John C EklundH10J.T. LarsonR · H17Julie JarvisR · H57Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Landon BrownR · H09Lee FilerR · H44Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike YinD · H16Ocean AndrewR · H46Pam ThayerR · H15Pepper OttmanR · H34Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Steve HarshmanR · H37Trey SherwoodD · H14

Excused 2

J.R. RigginsR · H59Nina WebberR · H24
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 6-3-0-0-02025-01-16 · House6 yes 3 no
Yes
6
No
3
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 6

Dalton BanksR · H26John WinterR · H28Mike SchmidR · H20Pepper OttmanR · H34Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06

No 3

Bob DavisR · H47John C EklundH10Karlee ProvenzaD · H45

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H 3rd Reading:Failed 27-33-2-0-0House
  2. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  3. H COW:PassedHouse
  4. H Placed on General FileHouse
  5. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 6-3-0-0-0House
  6. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
  7. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  8. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0091H3001

The amendment removes specific sections of the bill that deal with requirements for condemnation actions and certain provisions related to existing easements.